I own a 2010 650 max XT-P. It is the most comfortable ride you can imagine. The power steering along with the comfy seats and the independent suspension makes you feel like your riding in a cadilac!!! The 650 has MORE than enough power...and I'm not sure what Specta is referring to regarding the"poor instrumentation and ergonomics" but everything seems very comfortable where it is. In addition, there is a double braking system...rear brakes are with your foot...which is actually pretty convenient and quickly accessed if need be. The Visco LOK....there is no better! I can't say enough good about it. The only downfall is the $$...but you get what you pay for!

 

I just joined can-amforum.com and hoping to get some good information on the Outlader 800.

So far the only negative thing that I'm reading about is the frames and the handle bars being in the way of the gear shifter, when cocked a certain direction.

If I should purchase one of these beasts, the first thing that I do is complete skid plates from Riccochet. As for the gear shifter, it didn't bother me much when riding my friends Outlander 650.

Does anyone know where I can purchase this machine for less?

 

If the year of the machine isn't that important, you may pick up a new outlander at the dealer ,that isn't current year model for a good price. Its been a tough year for sales.

 

Just remember when making that choice that only the 2010 XTs,XT-P and LTDs have the power steering and Visco QE. YOu can find some deals on 2010s,you just have to shop around,and may have to travel a little. I got mine for about $1400 off MSRP out the door
I found 2 places that were the best prices at the time I bought mine. 1 was 2 hours away and the other was about 8 hours. The one 2 hours away is the dealer I always buy from anyway so it was a no brainer.
Remember most places won't put their actual pricing on their website,something about a rule Can-Am has,they are only supposed to advertise MSRP on current models. Still some do advertise lower,but just because a dealer doesn't doesn't mean their actual price isn't alot lower. If you don't have a dealer the best bet is decide how far you are willing to drive,look up every dealer within that range and call them. See what they have and what they are willing to sell it for. Make sure you inquire about fees,freight,dealer prep doc fees...some dealers will quote you a great price then work you over on BS fees. Others,like my dealer,charge NO fees. I called one dealer in TN,they quoted me a VERY good price,then we started talking about fees,they reluctantly listed all the fees for me..said and done it was more than MSRP..what a joke. Glad I didn't drive all the way to TN to find that out!